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      Title: Broccoli Cheddar Pasta
 Categories: Pasta, Vegetables, Cheese, Dairy, Poultry
      Yield: 6 Servings

     16 oz Fusilli or cellentani pasta
      3 c  Fresh broccoli florets
    1/4 c  Butter
      2 cl Garlic; minced
      2 tb A-P flour
      1 c  Chicken broth
      1 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Onion powder
    1/4 ts Paprika
    1/4 ts Pepper
      1 c  Half & Half cream; warmed
  1 1/2 c  Cheddar cheese; shredded
    1/2 c  Parmesan cheese; grated

  Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook according to
  the package directions. One minute before pasta is fully cooked,
  add broccoli florets; boil with the pasta for the last minute of
  cooking. Scoop out 1 cup pasta water; set aside. Drain pasta and
  broccoli; set aside.

  In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook
  30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in flour; cook 1 to
  2 minutes or until a thick paste forms, stirring constantly.

  Add chicken broth, salt, onion powder, paprika, and pepper. Slowly
  stir in warmed half-and-half cream; bring to a low simmer. Cook
  until the sauce has thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring
  frequently. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheeses until melted.

  Stir in cooked pasta and broccoli until combined. Add pasta water
  to smooth out the sauce, if desired. Serve hot.

  Recipe by Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts

  Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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